Pine Straw Harvesting

Hey guys, I am completely new to the Pine Straw Harvesting business. I have owned and operated a successful Landscape and Lawn Maintenance business in Mobile County for several years and I am branching out.

I have acquired 10 Acres of Slash Straw and we are currently HAND BALING everything. I have an additional 50 Acres I can get on but it needs to be cleaned first, and I am not 100% sure it is all slash. All the trees appear to be the same: size, shape, growth pattern, color, ect. but some of the needles are 6-8 inches and others are 10-12 inches. I am worried they might be or have some loblolly mixed in, any help in identifying the types of trees? (I have my landscape / Horticulture degree and looked up traits of the trees online but am still a little stumped.)

How important is a controlled burn in a pine stand?

I am looking for Vendors, any suggestions besides local landscapers? (We are out of Saraland AL, and are currently baling in Wilmer and Citronelle.)

I would call the Alabama forestry commission and have them come out and give you some tips. I know they will do this because I have a buddy that works for them in Lauderdale county. He does property and tree assessments all the time.Posted via Mobile Device

I'm a landscape contractor as well. And if you want my .02$ then get a bailer that does the rolls. It's much easier to transport rolls to and from job sites and less mess. It always seems like the bales bust to easy and they you can sell them for retail purposes.Posted via Mobile Device